During the state finals, don't miss Hoopfest 2011

Now in its third great year, the March Magic
Hoopfest is set to return to the Jenison Field House to offer hands-on hoops
fun for attendees of all ages from March 24-26, 2011.

Held
in conjunction with the MHSAA Boys State Basketball tournaments at the Breslin
Center, the 2011 March Magic Hoopfest will be open and full of fun March 24-26.
The event is free to 2011 MHSAA tournament ticket holders, and for all others
admission is just two dollars. This year brings added excitement as the MHSAA
has recently signed on to keep the Tournament, and March Magic Hoopfest, in
East Lansing through 2017.

"The
March Magic Hoopfest sets off a great weekend of MHSAA tournament games and
helps create a multi-day event which will involve the Lansing area and
thousands of visitors coming to town," said Mike Price of the Greater Lansing
Sports Authority. "If you're coming to the championships, Hoopfest is a
destination to visit before and after the games; and if you're not coming to
the games, Hoopfest is a fun, wholesome, inexpensive, family activity."

Activities

Learning From the Legends Youth Clinic
A free basketball clinic for boys and girls grades 4th through 8th will be held
Saturday, March 26 from
8:30 – 10 a.m. Many great basketball coaches from around the state of Michigan
will be the clinicians. All facets of basketball offensive and defensive skills
will be taught at the clinic. Participation is limited to the first 160 children
to register. Applications are available at www.marchmagichoopfest.com.

Dean Trailways 3-Point Challenge
Just like the NBA! This
three point challenge tests contestants' long range shooting skills from behind
the arc. See if you can sink 12 shots in 30 seconds. Top point totals will be
posted each day!

Meijer Jersey Toss
Take a break from shooting
hoops to do some laundry? Crazy, we know, but this time it's fun. Take a turn
at tossing some balled up jerseys into the 'Meijer Dryer' and win some great
Meijer products!

US Army Fitness Challenge
Are you Army strong? Find
out as you test your strength and stamina with some real basic training.

Driveway Knock Out
Some of the best hoop
battles don't take place in major arenas – it happens right there in the family
driveway. Here's our take on that classic setting, you name the game. Whether
its H-O-R-S-E or one-on-one – you just bring an opponent and your A-game.

Hit the Spot
This is a playground classic! Just like around the world but set to a timer.
Who can get around the fastest? First one back home is the winner.

Skills Challenge
Can you dribble and dish the rock like Ervin Magic Johnson? Show your best ball
handling skills and bring the magic back to Jenison!

Red Hacker's Slam Dunk
Everyone loves to see a
great dunk. Here's your chance to fly. Three dunks per turn.

Kids Zone Games
Here's a place for our
future stars to play. Stay as long as you want! The only requirement is to have
fun.